Quinoa vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between quinoa and fish sandwiches
- Quinoa has more manganese, copper, and magnesium; however, fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin K, and vitamin B3.
- Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 28% more.
- Quinoa has 3 times more copper than fish sandwiches. Quinoa has 0.192mg of copper, while fish sandwiches have 0.075mg.
- Quinoa is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinoa, cooked and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +156% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +542.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +421.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 6.257g | 35% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 18µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.68µg | 28% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 602mg | 26% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 12.45g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.264mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.075mg | 13% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 10.29g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 35mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 2.15mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 1.949g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 257kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.49mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 116mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 2.595g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 26.69g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.47g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 23mg | 28.9mg | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 46µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 9IU | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 25.69g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.08g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +548.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +391.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +480.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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